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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is preparing to give a heparin injection to a client who is severely malnourished and has minimal adipose tissue. Which method of injection would be appropriate for this client?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: For a malnourished client with minimal adipose tissue, heparin should be injected at a 90-degree angle using a 25-gauge needle to ensure subcutaneous delivery without hitting muscle.

Question 2 of 5

A client is receiving oxygen therapy via a nasal cannula. When providing nursing care, which of the following interventions would be appropriate?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Inspect the nares and ears for skin breakdown. Oxygen therapy can cause drying of the nasal mucosa. Pressure from the tubing can cause skin irritation.

Question 3 of 5

A client is scheduled for a percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA). The nurse knows that a PTCA is the

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: PTCA is performed to improve coronary artery blood flow in a diseased artery. It is performed during a cardiac catheterization.

Question 4 of 5

A client is scheduled for a myelogram. Which of the following medications orders should be questioned?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Ibuprofen (Motrin) has anticoagulant properties, increasing bleeding risk during a myelogram, a procedure involving spinal puncture. Other medications are safer.

Question 5 of 5

The drug of choice for managing status epilepticus is:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Diazepam is the first-line treatment for status epilepticus due to its rapid onset in stopping seizures.

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